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Patent GB-2285792-A (GB)
Title: Beverage container with insert
Inventor: SILLINCE MARK ERICH
IPC: B65D85/73
Filed: 1995-01-19
Abstract: A cylindrical hollow insert 1 containing a fluid under pressure floats on a beverage in a container, e.g. a bottle, with its longitudinal axis parallel to the surface (figure 2), and is arranged to jet the fluid into the beverage through a restricted orifice 4 when the container is opened and pressure changes take place, causing shear and leading to a good head being formed. The diameter of the insert is preferably slightly smaller than the container opening and the insert may have a deformable portion to allow easy insertion into the container. A weighted wall portion 5 preferably surrounds the orifice which may be in the form of a duckbill valve, the weighted portion orientating the insert. A second duckbill valve 3 or a gas permeable membrane may allow gas from the container headspace to enter the insert, or the insert may be pre-charged and have a closure which permanently opens on the occurance of high pressure or temperature, e.g. during pasteurisation. The bottle and insert are preferably formed of the same plastics material for recycling purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286994-A (GB)
Title: Stiffening of a rotary printing press
Inventor: SCHMID GOTTHARD
IPC: B41F13/20
Filed: 1995-02-28
Abstract: The rotary printing press is equipped with at least one stock-conducting printing-unit cylinder (4), the cylinder cooperating with at least one ink-conducting transfer cylinder provided according to the satellite principle. The cylinders are held in side walls (2) of the press. A stiffening rod (9) penetrates a hollow space (12) of the printing-unit cylinder (4). The end regions (10, 11) of the rod are connected to adapters (7) accommodated on the side walls (2). The adapters are bell shaped and overlap the bearings of the cylinder (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288455-A (GB)
Title: Electrical initiation device with contactor
Inventor: GAULMIER ANDRE
IPC: F41A19/13
Filed: 1995-04-11
Abstract: An electrical initiation device for an ammunition igniter (8) has a contactor (9) integral with a launch tube (1), with the contactor (9) being equipped with means to impart a rotational movement (11, 12) and a translational movement (13) to the contactor (9) to ensure good contact between the igniter and the contactor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291578-A (GB)
Title: Method of marking baked products
Inventor: MCNAMEE RONAN GERARD
IPC: A21D13/00
Filed: 1995-07-18
Abstract: The crust of baked bread, is marked with trade mark, logo or other informational or design material by the application to the dough surface prior to baking of an edible substance which induces differential crust colouration on baking. The edible substance is sprayed eg ink jet spraying or painted on the surface of the dough and comprises an aqueous or alcohol solution or suspension of one or more of sugar, carbohydrate, proteinaceous material or milk powder. By appropriate selection of the edible substance, the markings may be either lighter or darker in colour after baking than the unmarked portion of the crust.
Patent GB-2296652-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for automatically cooking rice and method for controlling same
Inventor: KANG SUNG PHIL
IPC: A47J27/14
Filed: 1995-11-02
Abstract: An automatic rice cooking apparatus includes a rice washing section (3) supplied with a predetermined amount of rice from a rice box via a measuring cup, and adapted to wash the rice by water supplied at a uniform water pressure, and a rice cooker (6) adapted to receive the washed rice and water for boiling the rice, controlled in quantity by the water supply time, and to carry out a cooking operation and a warmth-keeping operation. The apparatus includes a control circuit capable of automatically carrying out all of the necessary procedures for cooking rice, including measuring the amount of rice to be cooked, washing the rice, adjusting the quantity of water for boiling the rice, cooking the rice, and keeping the cooked rice warm in accordance with a selected specification of a user. The control circuit also displays various operational states of the apparatus, so that the user may use the apparatus conveniently and simply. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307358-A (GB)
Title: Phono connectors
Inventor: HARADA HIROSHI
IPC: H01R13/646
Filed: 1995-11-14
Abstract: A phono socket (6) is provided with a plurality of internal projections (10) which, in conjunction with longitudinal slots (9) enable the socket to be used with male connectors of different diameter. A jig for modifying existing sockets is described. A phone jack may be formed likewise.
Patent GB-2294717-A (GB)
Title: A device for skimming
Inventor: SANDERS TREVOR GEORGE
IPC: E02F3/96
Filed: 1994-06-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) mountable on a dozer blade (10), for skimming a substrate to a required depth, comprising an open box or collector for skimmed material, and a cutting edge (3) of a rear wall (6) which is used to effect skimming. The depth of slim is adjustable by height adjusting means which are described in the specification. A slow sand filter may be cleaned using a device according to the invention. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297610-A (GB)
Title: An illuminating device which can be worn on a finger
Inventor: CILLIERS PETRUS GERHARDUS
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 1996-01-26
Abstract: A device for illuminating an article to be held in or worked upon by the hand of a user, which device comprises: a. a ring-like member adapted to be mounted on one or more fingers of the user; b. a source of illumination carried by the ring-like member; and c. an offset member located intermediate the ring like member and the source of illumination whereby the source of illumination is offset from the axis of the finger and is adapted to direct its illumination towards the nip of the forefinger and thumb of the user.
Patent GB-2309488-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security arrangement
Inventor: BURRI MICHEL
IPC: B60R25/24
Filed: 1996-01-27
Abstract: A transmitter key 10 sends an RF signal to an antenna 120 and a receiver 130 of a reader 100 to provide vehicle door unlocking. A magnetic coil 140 in the key barrel 110 receives a signal from a key coil 30 to enable the vehicle ignition when the key is inserted in the barrel. The antenna may be located in the steering wheel.
Patent GB-2311200-A (GB)
Title: Plant tie
Inventor: MARCZYNSKI M
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1996-03-23
Abstract: A plant tie (14) comprises two coils (14a), (14b) of springy material secured together. The tie is particularly useful as a tree tie to attach trees to supports such as stackes or other anchorages.
Patent GB-2299581-A (GB)
Title: 3-(Tetrahydropyridin-1-yl-methyl)pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine derivatives as ligands for dopamine receptor subtypes
Inventor: CURTIS NEIL ROY
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 1996-03-29
Abstract: Compounds of formula I, or a salt or prodrug thereof:  [wherein ```A represents hydrogen, C 1-6 alkyl, C 1-6 alkoxy, halogen, cyano or trifluoromethyl; ```R 1 represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, amino, C 1-6 alkylamino, di(C 1-6 )alkylamino, C 1-6 alkyl, C 1-6 alkoxy, aryl(C 1-6 )alkoxy or C 2-6 alkylcarbonyl; ```Y represents a divalent monocyclic radical selected from the following groups of formula Ya to Yg:  in which X represents oxygen, sulphur or N-R 3 ; Z represents CH or N; R and R 3 independently represent hydrogen or C 1-6 alkyl; and R 2 represents an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group] constitute a class of pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine derivatives (linked via the 3-position thereof by a methylene group to a tetrahydropyridinyl moiety, the latter moiety being substituted in turn by an aryl- or heteroaryl-substituted divalent monocyclic radical) which are ligands for dopamine receptor subtypes within the body, in particular the D 4 subtype, and are accordingly of use in the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of the dopamine system, including schizophrenia and depression.
Patent GB-2301321-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle body structure
Inventor: MASUDA TOSHIO
IPC: B62D21/15
Filed: 1995-08-30
Abstract: A body structure for a motor vehicle includes a centre pillar including a pillar inner panel 11, a side sill including inner 21 and outer 22 sill panels and a lengthwise sill reinforcement 23 between the inner and outer sill panels and a separator 11b in the centre panel, wherein a crash box 10 is formed in the side sill from the lower end of the centre pillar inner panel, the separator and the sill reinforcement. The structure may also include a central tunnel (5a fig 1a) beneath which is connected a tunnel reinforcement (6 fig 1a) to form a closed cross section. The tunnel reinforcement may be connected by mechanical fasteners.
Patent GB-2316366-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for chemically machining or etching metal components uses acid jets for agitation
Inventor: PIETRASZ MARK
IPC: C23F1/08
Filed: 1996-08-16
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a closed vessel 12 for holding an acid bath and the metal components 116 (eg gas turbine blades or vanes) immersed therein. Nozzles 110,112 are located below the surface of the liquid and direct jets or sprays of acid into the bath, thereby agitating the liquid. Baffles 114 are provided between the nozzles and the components so as to prevent the jets or sprays from impinging directly onto the components.
Patent GB-2319273-A (GB)
Title: Backboard for e.g. kitchen unit
Inventor: HIGHLEY MICHAEL
IPC: E04F19/06
Filed: 1996-11-14
Abstract: A backboard assembly for a kitchen unit comprises a panel member (1) adapted to extend between lower securing means (7) disposed on a work surface and wall mounted upper securing means (8), the lower and wall mounted upper securing means being adapted to abut said wall and incorporating respective lower and upper engagements adapted to engage lower and upper edges of the panel member, the securing means being arranged so that the panel member is located in spaced relation to the wall in use to define a cavity, the upper engagement being releasable and adapted so that the upper edge of the panel member can be disengaged from the upper securing means to facilitate access to said cavity.
Patent GB-2321687-A (GB)
Title: Damper
Inventor: ANDERSON RICHARD FRANKLIN
IPC: F16F9/06
Filed: 1997-01-30
Abstract: A damper comprises a cylinder 4, a piston rod 2, a case 14 attached to the piston rod and cooperating with the outer surface 15 of the cylinder to maintain the alignment of the piston rod with the cylinder, and a reservoir 26 in fluid communication with the cylinder and mounted on the case. Fluid communication between the cylinder and the reservoir is via one or more longitudinal bores 21 in the piston rod. Preferably the reservoir is connected to the bore by a rigid conduit 28 in an end plug 22 of the case. This arrangement avoids the need for a flexible hose between the cylinder and the reservoir and facilitates the removal of a shock absorber spring surrounding the damper. In an alternative arrangement of a double cylinder damper with an annular piston in the outer cylinder, the reservoir is mounted on the piston and in fluid communication with the piston rod.
Patent GB-2310545-A (GB)
Title: Stator core and method and apparatus for assembling same
Inventor: SUZUKI TETSUO
IPC: B21K25/00
Filed: 1997-02-07
Abstract: Intermediate portion of a projection (6) and a groove (7) have respectively formed therein: straight portions (6a, 7a) extending in a certain width in a direction normal to each end surface of yoke portions (2); and, near the straight portions closer to end surfaces of yoke portions, contracted portions (6c, 7c) having a width smaller than the width of the straight portions. When the projection (6) is fit by press fitting into the groove (7) in the normal direction, groove walls (2a, 2b) on both diametrically outer and inner sides of the groove (7) are deflected within an elastic region. When fit by pressing, the straight and contracted portions (6a, 6c) of the projection (6) are elastically tightened together at the straight and contracted portions (7a, 7c) of the groove (7), respectively. An apparatus for assembling a stator core has a plurality of radially disposed and radially movable jigs (13) for holding the segmented cores (1). Vertically movable cams (15) are provided vertically downwards on an upper vertically movable plate (11). By lowering the movable plate (11), the jigs are pushed radially inwards. By this pushing the plurality of segmented cores circumferentially approach each other. The projection (6) of each segmented core (1) is fit by press fitting into the groove (7) of the adjoining segmented core (1) in the circumferential direction, thereby connecting the segmented cores together.
Patent GB-2314049-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle interior trim member
Inventor: HIRATA TOMIO
IPC: B60R13/06
Filed: 1997-04-25
Abstract: A plastic channel shaped vehicle interior trim member 10 has a plurality of ribs 22, 24 formed on the rear surface of the member. The ribs are preferably integral with the trim member. The trim member may cover a windscreen pillar 16 between a windscreen 18 and door glass G and may have a resonant frequency not lower than 2 kHz or 8 kHz. Reinforcement ribs 22 may alternate with auxiliary ribs 24 of smaller transverse area, preferably less than half, along the longitudinal extent of the member. Each rib may occupy at least part of a region (R figure 8) defined by two imaginary lines, one joining the two edges of the inner surface (L1 figure 8) and another (L2 figure 8) joining the centre of the first imaginary line with the centre of the inner surface (C figure 8), the region (R figure 8) may be closer to the door than the windscreen. The longitudinal spacing between adjacent ribs may be 10 to 40 mm.
Patent GB-2310630-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing cellulose fibres
Inventor: EIBL MARKUS
IPC: D04H1/425
Filed: 1996-10-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing cellulose fibres comprising the steps (A) dissolving a cellulose-containing material in an aqueous tertiary amine oxide to obtain a spinnable cellulose solution; (B) spinning the cellulose solution and taking it through an aqueous precipitation bath, giving water-containing swollen filaments; (C) crushing the water-containing swollen filaments at different points so that there are at least two crushed points per millimetre of filament length, and (D) drying the crushed filaments to obtain cellulose fibres; in which the filaments are crushed under sufficient pressure so that the crushed points also remain on the dried fibre and are visible as colour changes when observed under linearly polarised light.
Patent GB-2327780-A (GB)
Title: Mail probe for timing mail routes
Inventor: GILLIES GRAEME SINCLAIR
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 1997-07-26
Abstract: The apparatus sends a test message to a reflecting one of a network's application servers via others of the application servers, receives the test message from the reflecting one of the application servers via the others of application servers, records the time taken for the test message to pass through the reflecting one of the application servers and through each of the application servers en route to and from the reflecting one of the application servers, and generates an event message on detection of a failure condition in one or more of the connections between the reflecting application server and the others of the application servers. Checking of software running on servers and of data transmissions is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2319512-A (GB)
Title: A blank for forming an insert or tray with a plurality of storage areas
Inventor: ARNELL ANTHONY MICHAEL
IPC: B65D5/49
Filed: 1997-11-21
Abstract: A blank 10 for forming a packaging insert defining a plurality of storage areas comprises a main portion 12, and, at least one but preferably, two second portions 14, hingeably attached to 12 along side edges 14A. A longitudinal separator member 16 is hingeably attached along 16A to each said second portion 14. Blank 10 also includes at least one, but preferably three, transverse divider members 20, 22 hingeably attached to said main portion 12. Some or all of said dividers may be formed as cut-outs from the main portion 12 (see 22) as well as being hingeably attached to end edges 18A of said main portion (see 20). The second portions 14 are folded about 14A to lie on the upper surface of and extend at least partially across the main portion 12. Folding of the divider members 20,22 underneath the main portion 12 and through slots 24,26,28 in said main portion ensures that said dividers attain an upright position relative to 12 so that they can engage the slots 30,32,34 in upright separator members 16 when said second portions 14 are folded over onto main portion 12 to define a plurality, in this case twelve, of storage areas. A second embodiment, a tray, is shown (Fig. 5) where the blank (110) has a detachable second portion (114) and means to form a peripheral wall (120,136) around the edge of the insert.
Patent GB-2333966-A (GB)
Title: Golfer's stance aid
Inventor: JOHN DEREK
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1998-02-10
Abstract: A stance indicator for a golfer comprises two parallel strips, one aimed at the target and the second providing toe placement information, the two parallel strips being linked pivotally by two further strips so that the whole device is substantially in the shape of an adjustable parallelogram.
Patent GB-2324587-A (GB)
Title: Foundation bridge unit for drainage pipe
Inventor: LLOYD IAN MORRIS
IPC: F16L5/02
Filed: 1998-04-21
Abstract: The unit 1 comprises a hollow tubular casing of a selected transverse cross section, being constructed of at least two segments 3 which are hinged or coupled together with adjacent segments being movable relative to each other about an axis which is parallel to the unit longitudinal axis. Each segment 3 comprises an outer shell section which carries a resiliently deformable foam material section such that when the segments are moved to form a closed unit 1, the resiliently deformable material sections together form a bore into which a drainage pipe 13 can, in use, have been previously located. Subsequently, concrete footing 21 can be poured around the unit 1, subsequent footing movement being accommodated by the foam material to obviate pipe 13 fracture. For wide footings, two units can be coupled by complementing outer shell formations.
Patent GB-2337791-A (GB)
Title: A combined air and fuel supply system for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: AMATO JOSEPH VINCENT
IPC: F02M21/02
Filed: 1998-05-06
Abstract: A combined air and fuel supply system for an internal combustion engine comprises a fuel tank 1 with a filling pipe 2, a vapour reservoir 3 and an intake manifold 6. A first conduit connects the tank 1 to the reservoir 3 and a second conduit connects the reservoir 3 to the manifold 6. Petrol is stored in the fuel tank 1. The filling pipe 2 extends into the tank 1 so that the pipe's outlet is only 5 mm from the floor of the tank 1. In operation air is drawn through the filling pipe 2, through the fuel causing some of the fuel to vaporise. The air and vapour then pass to the reservoir 3 and from there to the intake manifold 6. A butterfly valve 5 is placed in the manifold 6 to control the flow rate. Two fire traps 4 are installed in the conduit between the reservoir 3 and the manifold 6. The system requires no carburettor, fuel pump or air filter.
Patent GB-2324386-A (GB)
Title: Goggles with integrally molded frame and face engaging portion
Inventor: CANAVAN RICHARD W
IPC: G02C11/08
Filed: 1996-02-26
Abstract: A protective goggle construction consists of a goggle body which includes a rigid frame portion 16, and a resilient face engaging portion 18. The frame portion includes rigid top, bottom and side walls which cooperate to define a goggle interior. The frame, made of plastic and the face engaging portion, made of an elastomeric material, are integrally molded with a direct chemical bond therebetween.
Patent GB-2334757-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation unit having radial blower and guidance surface
Inventor: SCHWARZ STEFAN HELMUT
IPC: F04D29/44
Filed: 1998-10-26
Abstract: A ventilation unit comprises: an air inlet 26; a radial blower having a radial blower wheel 23,24 and drive means 12 for driving the blower wheel to rotate to draw air from the inlet; and an air guidance surface 10 substantially surrounding the blower wheel and positioned to direct air from the blower wheel along an axis of the blower wheel and towards an air outlet. The drive means 12 may be surrounded by a streamlined casing 21. Other embodiments show additional guide surfaces (28, fig 6); that the blower axis may be angled to the outlet (fig 5); and that the ventilation unit may form part of a vehicle air conditioning system having evaporator 39, heater core (32, fig 8) and a blend door (31, fig 8).
Patent GB-2330887-A (GB)
Title: Toggle fastener with removable screw
Inventor: WHITELAW THOMAS STEWART
IPC: F16B13/08
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: A toggle fastener comprises a fastener body 22 with a retaining head (20, Fig 6) supporting an anchor element 46 slidably movable along the fastener body 22. The anchor element 46 is pivotable from a first position parallel to the fastener body 22 to a position perpendicular to the body 22 and is slidable along the body 22 using a screw 82. When in the fastened position (see Fig 6) the screw 82 can be removed, and the anchor element 46 remains in position. To aid initial insertion through a hole or to enable the fastener to be hammered through a wall, the anchor element 46 and body 22 are pointed.
Patent GB-2332517-A (GB)
Title: Time-temperature integrating device
Inventor: MANICO JOSEPH ANTHONY
IPC: B41M5/323
Filed: 1998-12-02
Abstract: Time and temperature integrating devices for providing a visually observable indication of cumulative thermal exposure are disclosed comprising (a) a substrate (11) having thereon a layer (10) of a thermally sensitive image-forming area comprising a combination of (i) an organic silver salt oxidizing agent and (ii) a reducing agent for the organic silver salt oxidizing agent, and (b) indicating indicia on the support and in association with the image forming area for indicating when the device has been exposed to a predetermined cumulative thermal exposure. In accordance with further embodiments of the invention, a process of applying such a device to a perishable product, and a perishable product having such a device applied directly thereto or to packaging thereof, are also disclosed. Time-temperature indicators in accordance with the invention undergo readily detectable changes can be easily optimized to match various rates of time-temperature dependent cumulative changes desired to be monitored for various products. The combination preferably also contains a silver halide which may be sensitized with a gold compound.
Patent GB-2332947-A (GB)
Title: Analysing pre-stack seismic data
Inventor: SAYERS COLIN M
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 1998-12-16
Abstract: Mode converted S-waves recorded at the sea floor are used to determine anellipticity relating to at least one rock substrate. An isotropic P-wave velocity model is built from recorded seismic signals and an isotropic S-wave velocity model is built using the P-wave model. Events in the seismic signals corresponding to mode converted S-waves are identified. An anisotropic velocity model, including an anellipticity factor, is then adjusted by altering the anellipticity factor until moveout of the mode converted S-waves in the S-wave model agrees with moveout of the mode converted S-waves observed in the seismic signals.